Budget deficits are in the stratosphere. Unemployment has hit 10 percent. The health care overhaul is incomplete. Still, Americans appear to like President Barack Obama and the way he's doing his job. [...]
Ruffin Poole, a top aide of Mike Easley when he was governor of North Carolina, is expected to appear in front of the N.C. Board of Elections on Thursday to testify about possible campaign violations. [...]
Attorneys from all across the state expressed distaste for Gov. Bev Perdue's comments about a court ruling earlier this week to release inmates, calling her statements irresponsible, unacceptable and intolerable. [...]
Attorneys from all across the state expressed distaste for Gov. Bev Perdue's comments about a court ruling earlier this week to release inmates, calling her statements irresponsible, unacceptable and intolerable. [...]
History may be calling but time's running out to act by Christmas, so Senate Democrats are coming to terms with the idea they won't get everything they want from health care overhaul.' [...]
State GOP Chairman Tom Fetzer is filing a second complaint with the State Board of Elections regarding Gov. Bev Perdue's unreported campaign flights. But Perdue said she has worked to provide transparency. [...]
The end game at hand, Senate Democrats appeared ready to jettison a proposed Medicare expansion from historic health care legislation Monday in hopes of assuring Christmas-week passage of the bill to extend coverage to tens of millions. [...]
Political watchdog Joe Sinsheimer says Sen. Tony Rand is not the right person to try and reform the state's broken parole system. His accusations come after Rand said he wasn't aware his company had at least four state agencies as clients.' [...]
President Barack Obama challenged top bankers Monday to explore "every responsible way" to increase lending, saying they were obliged to help after being rescued by taxpayers. [...]
The U.S. House have voted to increase federal regulation of the financial services industry, and N.C. Rep. Brad Miller wrote major parts of the bill. To discuss that, Miller say down with News 14 Carolina [...]
Senate Democrats who thought they had found a workable compromise on health care reform learned otherwise from independent Sen. Joe Lieberman over the weekend. [...]
President Obama will meet with some of the nation's top financial industry executives Monday. Obama plans to discuss economic recovery, small business lending and ways to improve lending practices for homeowners. [...]
There's a new name in the race to try and unseat Republican U.S. Senator Richard Burr. Democrat Cal Cunningham announced his bid for the nomination Monday. [...]
There's a new name in the race to try and unseat Republican U.S. Senator Richard Burr. Democrat Cal Cunningham announced his bid for the nomination Monday. [...]
A Columbus County grand jury has found probable cause to indict state Sen. R.C. Soles. The grand jury requested that the attorney general's office submit a bill of indictment against Soles for assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. [...]
The wife of embattled S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford has announced to the media Friday that she has filed for divorce. The governor is currently dealing with the backlash in his state and government after admitting to an affair with an Argentine woman. [...]
A House oversight panel wrapped up its investigation Friday into the government involvement in the Bank of America/Merrill Lynch merger. Friday marked the fifth hearing on the deal. [...]
The wife of embattled S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford has announced to the media Friday that she has filed for divorce. The governor is currently dealing with the backlash in his state and government after admitting to an affair with an Argentine woman. [...]
A Columbus County grand jury has found probable cause to indict state Sen. R.C. Soles. The grand jury requested that the attorney general's office submit a bill of indictment against Soles for assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. [...]
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., announced on Thursday that he plans to block a White House attempt to replace the federal prosecutor overseeing a probe into former Sen. John Edwards. [...]
A Columbus County grand jury has found probable cause to indict state Sen. R.C. Soles. The grand jury requested that the attorney general's office submit a bill of indictment against Soles for assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. [...]
The special prosecutor in charge of the campaign violation case against former Gov. Mike Easley says it might take until the spring before it's determined if charges will be filed. [...]
New ethics standards introduced by Gov. Bev Perdue Wednesday will require those serving in elected offices to learn more about how to play by the rules. [...]
Wake County commissioners elected Betty Lou Ward to be their vice chair. The decision Wednesday morning took less than an hour after Commissioner Harold Webb called in to cast his vote. He's at home recovering from a stroke. [...]
The Wake County Board of Elections has determined that there's evidence showing former American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken may have voted illegally this fall, but the board does not plan to take any further action. [...]
Democratic Sen. David Hoyle of Gaston County said Wednesday he won't seek a tenth term. Hoyle is considered an ally of business and tax overhaul as longtime co-chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.' [...]
The Wake County Board of Elections is addressing a complaint against American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken's voter registration Wednesday. Aiken voted in his hometown of Raleigh in November, but resides in Chatham County. [...]
Wake County commissioners elected Betty Lou Ward to be their vice chair. The decision Wednesday morning took less than an hour after Commissioner Harold Webb called in to cast his vote. He's at home recovering from a stroke. [...]
Gov. Perdue is answering questions about the security company Law Enforcement Associates, which came under scrutiny after former N.C. Senate majority leader Tony Rand was accused by a former employee of insider trading. [...]
After a marathon session that started Monday and ended early Tuesday morning, it's time to go back into the fire for Wake County Board of Commission members as the group works to pick a vice chair. [...]
After announcing it would close its plant, Dell Inc. officials say the company is keeping state money it received in the form of tax breaks. But the Gov. Bev Perdue says the company owes the state money. [...]
State lawmakers are standing behind a controversial funding plan to complete Interstate 485 in the Charlotte area. In the plan, the state would finance most of the roadwork, but contractors would need to pay up to $50 million of the cost upfront. [...]
Wake County commissioners took more than 100 votes trying to decide on a vice chair Monday, and ended up leaving unsuccessful. The three Democrats and three Republicans were deadlocked and absent a seventh member. [...]
President Barack Obama outlined new multibillion-dollar stimulus and jobs proposals Tuesday, saying the nation must continue to "spend our way out of this recession" until more Americans are back at work. [...]
For the first time in half a century, the state's voters are going to the polls without a Kennedy to choose on the ballot to fill a storied Senate seat. [...]
There was an official changing of the guard in Charlotte Monday night. New Democratic Mayor Anthony Foxx and the new Charlotte City Council were sworn into their two-year terms, while former Mayor Pat McCrory tearfully bid farewell to the office. [...]
There was an official changing of the guard in Charlotte Monday night. New Democratic Mayor Anthony Foxx and the new Charlotte City Council were sworn into their two-year terms, while former Mayor Pat McCrory tearfully bid farewell to the office. [...]
There's officially a changing of the guard for Charlotte city leaders. New Democratic Mayor Anthony Foxx and the new Charlotte City Council were sworn into their terms. [...]
Former Democratic State Sen. Cal Cunningham announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate race Monday morning. The Iraq war veteran joined the race against fellow U.S. Senate candidates Elaine Marshall and Kenneth Lewis. [...]
Former Democratic State Sen. Cal Cunningham announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate race Monday morning. The Iraq war veteran joined the race against fellow U.S. Senate candidates Elaine Marshall and Kenneth Lewis. [...]
Anthony Foxx will be sworn in Monday as Charlotte's new mayor. Foxx says once he is officially in office, he'll be working to fix the city's tough economic issues and create new jobs.' [...]
Recently, N.C. State economist Mike Walden released his winter report and outlook detailing what Walden thinks the state of the economy will be in the beginning months of 2010. [...]
Lawmakers say they won't be overhauling the state's tax system anytime soon. Lawmakers gathered in Raleigh this week to discuss whether the state needs the overhaul, which could lower the sales tax rate but increase taxable services.' [...]
President Barack Obama's options for spurring job growth may be limited by out-of-control budget deficits, but he is warming to moves by his congressional allies for a jobs-boosting bill. [...]
Under pressure from Republicans and an impatient public to fix the sputtering economic recovery, President Barack Obama is refocusing on this politically potent issue by talking job creation with business and labor leaders at the White House. [...]
Opponents of Lexington's stalled effort to annex three communities are waiting and watching for the city's next move. Last week, a Davidson County Superior Court judge ruled against the city on two issues opponents took to court. [...]
Former State Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand has been accused of insider trading. The former CEO of a company whose board Rand chairs made the accusation, which Rand calls a "fairy tale," [...]
In its final meeting Tuesday, the Greensboro city council approved the construction of a new $18 million aquatic center in the Gate City. But some people who went before the council Tuesday aren't happy about the project.' [...]
Mecklenburg County commissioners took what they hope is the first step Tuesday to bring hundreds of new jobs to the region. Commissioners unanimously approved millions of dollars in bonds to lure an unnamed company to the area. [...]
Mecklenburg County commissioners took what they hope is the first step Tuesday to bring hundreds of new jobs to the region. Commissioners unanimously approved millions of dollars in bonds to lure an unnamed company to the area. [...]
In its final meeting Tuesday, the Greensboro city council approved the construction of a new $18 million aquatic center in the Gate City. But some people who went before the council Tuesday aren't happy about the project.' [...]
Veteran Assistant District Attorney Jim O'Neill was sworn in Tuesday as Forsyth County's new district attorney. O'Neill was appointed by Gov. Bev Perdue to complete the term of District Attorney Tom Keith, who stepped down after 19 years on the job. [...]
The state is using up its budgeted Medicaid funding at a much faster pace than anticipated. Five months into the fiscal year, state health officials report almost half of its budget has been spent - meaning it's $150 million in the hole. [...]
Monday night, Charles Meeker was sworn in for his fifth term as Raleigh's mayor. Improving public transit and turning the Dorothea Dix campus into a public park are at the top of his priorities list. [...]
Diversity busing and neighborhood schools created an uproar in Wake County recently. The current board supports diversity busing, which buses kids to schools to create a socio-economic balance in schools. Opponents want to keep kids in schools closest to their homes. [...]
Gov. Perdue is more visible than her predecessor so far during her term, having made about one public appearance a day since Oct. 1. N.C. Senate republicans say her appearances are an attempt to reduce Perdue's unpopularity in the state. [...]
Some of the state's top financial experts told lawmakers state revenues are worse than expected, but there is some extra cash accumulating in case things get even worse. [...]
The state treasurer's office said without looking into it further, it can't give the go-ahead on Gov. Bev Perdue's plan to allow contractors to design and build the final stretch of Interstate 485 in Mecklenburg County and be repaid by the state.' [...]
Gov. Bev Perdue is weighing in on the debate over whether Titan America's proposed cement plant should be allowed to come to Castle Hayne, N.C. She's asking the attorney general's office and the SBI to look into the plant. [...]
The countdown has begun to Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory's last day in office. Monday night, McCrory presided over his last official city council meeting. With two weeks left in office as mayor, he's showing no signs of slowing down. [...]
The countdown has begun to Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory's last day in office. Monday night, McCrory presided over his last official city council meeting. With two weeks left in office as mayor, he's showing no signs of slowing down. [...]
Havelock officials say a unique donation to the city meant big savings on a new one-stop planning and inspections center. Citizens will be able to pay their water and sewer bills, apply for permits and get answers to zoning questions in the building. [...]
Gov. Bev Perdue is weighing in on the debate over whether Titan America's proposed cement plant should be allowed to come to Castle Hayne, N.C. She's asking the attorney general's office and the SBI to look into the plant. [...]
The General Assembly is considering whether North Carolina cities should be allowed to continue expanding Internet service without paying the same taxes and following the same regulations as private providers. [...]
Former vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stopped in the Tar Heel state Monday to sign copies of her new book at Fort Bragg. More than 1,000 people lined up to speak with Palin and get her autograph. [...]
Democrats elected Buncombe County Sen. Martin Nesbitt to succeed Tony Rand as the Senate majority leader on Tuesday. Rand is stepping down from the Senate to fill a position in Gov. Bev Perdue's administration. [...]
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford faces ethics charges he broke state laws more than three dozen times by violating rules on airplane travel and campaign money, according to details of the allegations released Monday. [...]
An ethics commission is expected to released findings Monday of an investigation into the actions of S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford. The commission announced it found probable cause to file ethics charges against the governor last week. [...]
Former governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidates Sarah Palin will be at Fort Bragg on Monday to sign copies of her new book. Palin will be at Fort Bragg from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. [...]
Democrats elected Buncombe County Sen. Martin Nesbitt to succeed Tony Rand as the Senate majority leader on Tuesday. Rand is stepping down from the Senate to fill a position in Gov. Bev Perdue's administration. [...]
The Senate's version of the health care bill includes a tax for those who choose plastic surgery. The bill would tax most plastic surgical procedures by 5 percent to help pay for health care reform. [...]
Digging in for a long struggle, Republican senators and governors assailed the Democrats' newly minted health care legislation Thursday as a collection of tax increases, Medicare cuts and heavy new burdens for deficit-ridden states.' [...]
Mayor Pat McCrory sat down with News 14 this week to talk about his departure as the Queen City's leader for many years - touching on everything from his gubernatorial defeat to what the future holds. [...]
The White House is on a collision course with Catholic bishops in an intractable dispute over abortion that could blow up the fragile political coalition behind President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. [...]
Sen. Julia Boseman announced Tuesday she will not seek reelection to the state Senate. Boseman represents the ninth district, including New Hanover County. [...]
The media will not be allowed to cover former Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin's planned trip to Fort Bragg Monday, but the public will be invited. Army officials say they fear the event will turn into political grandstanding against President Barack Obama. [...]
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has not decided whether to run for governor but is becoming more interested in running for U.S. Senate, two Republican advisers said Thursday. [...]
After months of maneuvering, the Senate stands at the brink of a historic battle over health care with President Barack Obama and his allies on one side and Republicans, outnumbered but unflinching, on the other. [...]
An ethics panel in South Carolina has ruled that Gov. Mark Sanford should face charges related to a three-month investigation into his travel and campaign finances. [...]
The federal grand jury investigating former Gov. Mike Easley is expected to meet again Thursday after reconvening on Wednesday. Jurors have been looking into coastal development deals and freebies Easley may have got. [...]
The political stakes enormous, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid briefed crucial moderate Democrats before unveiling long-awaited legislation Wednesday to remake the nation's health care system. [...]
A joint legislative committee is meeting to discuss how to find the cash to help students go to college, even as more and more North Carolina families are requesting and qualifying for financial aid. [...]
The federal grand jury investigating former Gov. Mike Easley is expected to reconvene Wednesday. Jay Reiff, Easley's former campaign manager, entered the federal courthouse, and six others are expected to testify. [...]
More than $98 billion in taxpayer dollars spent by government agencies was wasted, much of it on questionable claims for tax credits and Medicare benefits, representing an increase of $26 billion from the previous year. [...]
An ethics commission will decide Wednesday if South Carolina's governor should face criminal or civil charges. Tuesday, S.C. representatives filed a measure to impeach Gov. Mark Sanford. [...]
The federal grand jury investigating Mike Easley, former governor of North Carolina, is expected to reconvene Wednesday. Six officials are expected to testify regarding investigations into four coastal developments. [...]
North Carolina Senate Democrats have a new majority leader. The caucus appointed Sen. Martin Nesbitt Tuesday morning to replace Sen. Tony Rand, who is leaving to head the parole board. There were no other candidates. [...]
The White House wants citizens to be able to track where the money from the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is going, but the Web site created to track stimulus spending is full of errors. [...]
North Carolina Senate Democrats have a new majority leader. The caucus appointed Sen. Martin Nesbitt Tuesday morning to replace Sen. Tony Rand, who is leaving to head the parole board. There were no other candidates. [...]
Democrats in the N.C. Senate are wasting little time in picking a new majority leader after Sen. Tony Rand announced he is stepping down. Senate President Pro Tempore Marc Basnight endorsed Sen. Martin Nesbitt of Buncombe County. [...]
State leaders are coming together to address plans for beach protection. Common sense coastal policy is this year's theme for the annual conference of the North Carolina Beach, Inlet and Waterway Association. [...]
A judge heard an appeal made by former state Rep. Thomas Wright Monday. His attorney argued Wright did not violate any law when he was found guilty of felony obstruction of justice in 2008. [...]
Thomas Wright, the former N.C. lawmaker who is currently serving a prison term for fraud and obstruction of justice charges, will again be appealing his sentence Monday. [...]
President Barack Obama sat down with the Chinese leader Monday night, hours after he pointedly nudged his host country to stop censoring the Internet access and suggested Beijing need not fear a little criticism. [...]
State Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand said last week that he'll leave by the end of the year to head up the parole board in the state. The move indicates that there may be changes coming to the General Assembly soon.' [...]
President Barack Obama, facing withering criticism for a prolonged decision-making process on Afghanistan, asserted Friday he doesn't want the next move to be seen as an "open-ended commitment."' [...]
A chagrined GOP Chairman Michael Steele has told Republican National Committee staff to immediately stop providing RNC employees with insurance for elective abortions - an option that Republicans strongly oppose as Democrats try to pass a health care overhaul bill. [...]
